Best Popular Music Books for Teens & Young Adults of 2025

Easy Piano Sheet Music for Kids is an excellent beginner's songbook that features 40 popular tunes with letters above each note to help young learners who are not yet familiar with sheet music. The book includes popular songs such as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star, Mary Had a Little Lamb, and Happy Birthday. It is a great addition to a young one's beginner instruction as they start learning notes. The book is perfect for toddlers who have taken piano lessons and want to play some children's songs. The book is an independently published music instruction book for teens and young adults.

If you're an adult beginner or have a child who is just starting to learn the violin, "The Beginner Violinist" is the perfect music book for you. This comprehensive guide contains 60 songs that are perfect for beginners to intermediates, complete with lyrics and chords. The songs are fun and engaging, making it easy to learn and enjoy playing the violin. With this book, you will be able to improve your skills and become an intermediate/advanced player. Overall, "The Beginner Violinist" is an excellent resource for anyone who wants to learn the violin, and it stands out for its comprehensive approach to teaching beginners.

The book "Zayn" is an intimate and raw scrapbook of the life of the global superstar, Zayn, since leaving One Direction. Filled with never-before-seen personal photographs, notes, drawings, song lyrics, and personal stories, the book captures Zayn's most private moments and candid feelings on fame, success, music, and life. The book is a diary of a period that Zayn would like to share with his fans. It's an inspiring and deeply personal account of Zayn's journey into becoming a global superstar. Overall, "Zayn" is a must-read for fans who want to know more about the artist's life and a unique book for anyone interested in portrait photography books.

The Unofficial BTS Bible is a comprehensive guide to the Korean boy band BTS, one of the most successful K-POP groups of all time. This book provides readers with everything they need to know about BTS, including their history, individual member profiles, chart-topping songs, and more. Written by Dianne Pineda-Kim, an online editor and writer based in South Korea, this book is a must-read for fans of the group and those who are interested in learning more about the K-POP phenomenon. Overall, The Unofficial BTS Bible is an informative and engaging read that offers a unique perspective on the rise of BTS and their impact on international music.

The Unofficial Biography of Billie Eilish: From E-Girl to Icon is an adulatory biography of the 18-year-old pop sensation. The book covers her meteoric rise to fame, from her childhood in Los Angeles to performing at huge arenas. The author provides in-depth accounts of how Billie and her brother Finneas created their hit songs and the impact they had on the music scene and growing fan base. The bright, fun layout and color photographs enhance the text. While the tone of the reporting is undoubtedly admiring and will appeal to young readers, older readers may find it impractical. Overall, this book is a great addition to the Musician Biographies Books for Teens & Young Adults, published by Zest Books.

Olivia Rodrigo: The Ultimate Fan Book is a must-read for any fan of the young pop star. This book takes readers through Olivia's rise to fame, from her start on Disney to her chart-topping album Sour. The book features stunning photos of Olivia on and off the stage, as well as quotes from her and her collaborators about fame, fashion, and fans. Written by celebrated author and music journalist Malcolm Croft, this book is a great addition to his Ultimate Fan Book series, which includes books on Billie Eilish and BTS. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive look at Olivia Rodrigo's career and is a perfect addition to any fan's collection.

Easy Piano Songs for Kids is a great book for beginners who want to learn how to play the piano. It contains 55 popular songs arranged in four levels from easiest to hardest, making it easy for children to learn and grow with. The large print and widely spaced sheet music with letter names in notes, along with hand-drawn illustrations on every page, make the learning process fast and enjoyable. The book also includes bonus content such as orchestrated recordings of every song in the book and printable reference guides to make playing even easier. With this book, your child can quickly make music at the piano and enjoy a lifetime of playing.

Celebrate the rise of Billie Eilish with "Billie Eilish: The Essential Fan Guide." Through lively text and brilliant pictures, this book follows the life of one of the most unique and exciting pop stars on the planet. Author Malcolm Croft, a celebrated music journalist, details Billie's songwriting process, her life in the spotlight, and how she developed her unique sense of style. Filled with quotes from Billie and her closest collaborators, discussing fame, fashion, fans and more, this book takes you onstage, in the studio, and behind the scenes with the most hyped artist of her generation. A must-read for any Billie Eilish fan of any age.

This music trivia book, titled "Brain Games Trivia - Music Trivia," offers a comprehensive collection of over 250 music-related questions and answers spanning seven decades of music. From rock 'n' roll to hip hop, pop, and country, the book covers a range of genres and artists, including Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, Beyonce, and Ariana Grande. The book's spiral-bound format and easy-to-read layout make it perfect for group gatherings and trivia nights. Overall, this trivia book is a great addition to any music lover's collection and is sure to provide hours of fun and entertainment.

The BTS: The Ultimate Fan Book is a must-read for fans of the K-pop phenomenon. The book explores the group's origins, success, fashion, philosophies, awards, albums, music, fans, and live shows. It also includes beautiful photographs that highlight the group's kaleidoscope of personalities and passions that have made them more than just musical icons. Author Malcolm Croft, a celebrated music journalist who has worked with many of the world's most important bands, has done a fantastic job in putting together this comprehensive guide to everything you want to know about BTS. Overall, this book is an excellent celebration of the colorful phenomenon from Korea that is BTS.